Lake Tahoe Researchers Seek Donations To Expand Data Collection EffortsAugust 18, 2014 | Ky PlaskonThe most-detailed data collection effort along the shores of Lake Tahoe is underway and researchers are asking for donations to expand it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Scrambles To Clear Medi-Cal Applications BacklogAugust 18, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneThe State of California says it’s working as fast as it can to process a backlog of 400,000 Medi-Cal applications. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California High-Speed Rail Faces Skepticism As Preliminary Construction BeginsAugust 18, 2014 | Max PringlePreliminary construction and impact studies have begun for California's High-Speed Rail project after years of debate and legal challenges. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalPERS Considers Proposal That Could Boost PensionsAugust 18, 2014 | Katie OrrSome California state employees could get unexpected increases to their pensions under proposed regulatory changes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Bed Bug Complaints Temporarily Shutters Lodi Movie TheaterAugust 18, 2014The Lodi Stadium 12 Cinemas was closed Sunday and Monday after patrons said they were bitten by bed bugs in one of its theaters.
EnvironmentEmerging Solar Plants Scorch Birds In Mid-AirAugust 18, 2014A new form of solar energy is having an unwanted side effect: It makes some birds ignite in midair.
Sacramento Native Shoots First-Ever 59 On PGA Champions TourAugust 16, 2014(AP) - Kevin Sutherland shot a 59 Saturday in the Dick's Sporting Goods Open, becoming the first player to record a round of under 60 on the PGA ChampionsTour. He's a Sacramento native and graduate of Christian Brothers High School.
State GovernmentCalifornia's July Jobs Report: Ehhhh...August 15, 2014 | Ben AdlerCalifornia’s unemployment rate didn’t budge in July, even though the state added 27,000 new jobs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Your Great-Great Grandparents' Brand of Baseball Is Alive And WellAugust 15, 2014 | Bob MoffittThere is a growing number of people playing baseball the way it was played 130 years ago. Two teams from the Sacramento area will play for the northern California "vintage" baseball championship, the Cal Cup, Saturday and Sunday.
Business Journal: Music Festival, Fun Runs, BOE BuildingAugust 15, 2014 | Steve MilneThe Sacramento Music Festival says it's running low on money - another bad break for the local tourism industry. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.